The Significance of Jesus' Baptism (Mark 1:9-11) John MacArthur

http://www.gty.org/Resources/Sermons/41-3

And now we come to the gospel of Mark in our worship, this morning. Our worship is always richer and better when it is informed by the glorious revelation of God in Scripture. The most important part of our worship is our understanding that informs our praise. And so, as a part of worship service, we always turn to the Word of God. We may have more to praise t he Lord for as we offer Him our worship.

We're in Mark chapter 1 and our text this morning is verses 9 through 11. Because this is such a monumental event, we have to take it in one lesson. I'd like to cover more verses but not on this occasion because these three are so significant.

Mark 1:9 through 11, "In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him, and a voice came out of the heavens, 'You are My beloved Son, in You I am well pleased.'"

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[daniellachlanclark]

Notice in 7:25 he says there was no immersions in Judaism! This is the complete opposite to the truth. Not only do you not gave to go far to find where in the bible it mentions immersion (eg Lev 15), but in many places in the Talmud it describes the requirements of a full immersion for purification and repentance (eg Shabbat 121a). What John did and was proclaiming was nothing new, but very good.

[MJOLNIRVII]

John MacArthur is a genius!

Love this sermon! :-)